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in Edinburgh.

One of the most visually striking cities in Europe. Medieval Old Town, Georgian New Town, volcanic hills, and a skyline that hasn't changed in centuries.

Edinburgh is one of the most visually striking cities in Europe. Medieval Old Town, Georgian New Town, volcanic hills, cobblestone closes, and a skyline that hasn't changed in centuries. It's also compact, walkable, and logistically manageable in a way that London isn't.

I'm based here. I know the city inside out, from the obvious locations to the ones that don't show up on location library searches. I know which streets need council permits three weeks in advance and which don't. I know which closes are quiet at 6am and which aren't. I know where you can park a unit base in the Old Town without blocking a bus route.

Key Locations

Edinburgh Filming Locations

The Royal Mile and Old Town closes
Calton Hill and the National Monument
Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park
Dean Village
Victoria Street and the Grassmarket
Stockbridge and the Water of Leith
The Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace
Leith and the waterfront
Portobello Beach
Edinburgh Castle (HES permit required)
Practicalities

Edinburgh Filming Logistics

  • City of Edinburgh Council manages all street filming permits — allow 28 days for road closures
  • Parking suspension for unit base vehicles needs advance booking
  • Historic Environment Scotland controls Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace grounds, and other heritage sites
  • Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park are managed jointly by HES and the Crown — permit required for commercial filming
  • Edinburgh is busy. Really busy. Especially during August (Festival), Hogmanay, and the Six Nations. Plan around these if you can
Travel Times

From Edinburgh To

DestinationDrive Time
Glasgow1 hour
Scottish Highlands (Glencoe)2.5 hours
Isle of Skye4.5 hours
Scottish Borders / St Abbs1-1.5 hours
Perthshire1.5 hours
Loch Lomond1.5 hours

Edinburgh works as a production base for most Scotland shoots. Your crew stays here, and we drive to locations across the country from a central, well-connected hub.

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